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Arrest Made In Purse-Snatching, Car Break-Ins

 Police Arrest Purse Snatcher Oneonta Man Charged With Robbery, Assault, Larceny and Counterfeit ONEONTA – A day after a 66 year old woman was pushed to the ground and her purse stolen on River Street, Oneonta Police have arrested and charged an Oneonta man with the crime, as well as several crimes dating back to July. Joshua J. Johnston, 23, Oneonta, was arrested after police located him at a residence on Burnside Avenue.  He was charged with Robbery in the second degree, a…

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Merchants Beware: Counterfeit Bills Reported

Merchants Beware: That $100 Bill May Be Bogus ONEONTA – State police have received “numerous complaints” of counterfeit $100 bills being used in Otsego and Delaware county stores with the intent of scamming merchants, according to State Trooper Nathan Riegal, public information officer. The scam works when a person uses a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase a small number of item, then receives change back in legal tender.  If a merchant suspects someone of using a counterfeit bill, they are urged…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

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